Constable Elliot was an honorary road safety officer, who became an online sensation earlier this year after his hilarious IG posts went viral.

"Look what I just found; dumped next to the toy box. Tut tut. I think this driver forgot to look after their Subaru. Always remember to lock your car, remove all valuables and use a steering wheel lock or car alarm", he posted back in April.

NZ Police took to Twitter today to reveal the heartbreaking news of Elliot's death.

"It's with great sadness that we announce Constable Elliot's passing," they wrote.